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FBI and partners issue national public safety alert on financial sextortion schemes

News from the United States Department of Justice USA — The FBI, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is issuing a national public safety alert regarding an explosion in incidents of children and teens being coerced into s...

Water Management Board answers frequently asked questions

News from Ethan Mace / Office of the Water Engineer FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Hello from the Office of the Water Engineer. Our office works on behalf of the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board (the “Board”) and is charged with administering water rights on the Reservation. We h...

National security wins for MT, pay raise for troops sent to President’s desk

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — The Senate passed key defense priorities today spearheaded by U.S. Senator Jon Tester as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 to bolster our nation’s national and homeland security, and support Monta...

Trudeau hosts the world on biodiversity, but dismisses first nations at home

News from the CSKT, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Ktunaxa Nation Council CANADA — As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosts the international community in Montreal this week for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, the six Indigenous governments from the transboundary Ktunaxa Nation ar...

Montana Districting, Apportionment Commission changes meeting format

News from Montana State Legislature ZOOM — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission has changed the format of its Dec. 21 public hearing on the state legislative redistricting plan. The meeting will be held entirely on Zoom. The Zoom hearing starts at 9 a.m. and will be streamed live a...

Tester secures $25M for infrastructure development in Kalispell

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — On Dec. 16 U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced that he had secured $25 million for the City of Kalispell to upgrade and expand transportation infrastructure in order to support economic growth and increase public safety. This funding will come fro...

FWP seeks public comment on draft grizzly bear management plan, EIS FWP seeks public comment on draft grizzly bear management plan, EIS

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of grizzly bears across the state. “For decades, FWP staff have worked w...

2023 ServeMontana Awards open with new categories

Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards, with new award distinctions. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, this award recognizes Montana citi...

Montana’s private sector creates jobs

News from the MT Dept. of Labor and Industry HELENA — Montana’s private sector payrolls rose by 1,800 jobs in October, led by job gains in the manufacturing, professional and business services, and accommodation and food services industries, according to data from the Montana Department of L...

Districting Commission to hold work session on district lines

News from the MT Districting Commission MONTANA — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission revised its agenda for November 30 to reconsider two bill drafts it wants to propose to the 2023 Legislature. The next opportunity for the public to provide in-person and remote testimony on p...


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